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Ballet Dancing
"Deforming toes since the 17th century."
 Ballet Dancing is a form of dance known for graceful, flowing and precise movements. Basic movements require pointing of the toes and turning-out of the legs. Overview Ballet is a highly technical form of dance, originating in Italy. Major developments occurred afterwards in France, then later in Russia. Usually set to orchestral music, ballet is notable for graceful, choreographed movements such as pointes and turn-outs. View all photosRecently Added Ballet Dancing Photos         Goal of Ballet Dancing Perform graceful, choreographed movement set to music. Rules of Ballet Dancing As a primarily non-competitive activity, ballet carries few formalized rules. It does however carry several traditions and practices unique to the activity. History of Ballet Dancing Ballet originated in 15th century Italy, as a dance interpretation of fencing. By the 17th century, ballet had spread to France where it became a staple in the court of Louis XIV. By the mid-19th century, ballet had spread to Denmark and Russia, where it was further refined. By the 20th century, ballet continued to develop and influence other forms of dance. Multiple styles such as contemporary ballet and post-structural ballet also developed. Ballet Dancing Equipment Ballet Shoes Ballet Dancing Safety Ballet is a relatively safe activity. The most commonly occurring injuries are sprains and tears caused by stress put on the legs. Ballet Dancing Training Ballet requires strong, disciplined legs and a well-toned upper body. The precise movements performed require many years of training and practice. Ballet Dancing Terminology Arabesque - position where the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended behind the body with the knee straight Chasse - a slide forwards, backwards or sideways with both legs bent, then springing into the air with legs meeting and straightened Foot Positions - five positions of the feet on the floor, introduced by Pierre Beauchamp in the late 17th century Fouette - a turn or quick change in the direction of the working leg as it passes in front or behind the supporting leg Grand Jete - long, horizontal jump, starting from one leg and landing on the other Pirouette - a controlled turn on one leg, starting with one or both legs Plie - a smooth and continuous bending of the knees States with Active Ballet Dancing Listings Darker states have more active listings. The 5 Most Recently Added Ballet Dancing Listings  Auditions for The Little Mermaid at the Carnegie Performing Arts CenterListed by Carnegie Performing Arts Center January 8, 2012 at 6:00pm Auditions for The Little Mermaid at the Carnegie Performing Arts CenterListed by Carnegie Performing Arts Center January 8, 2012 at 5:54pm Energy Barre Listed by dancers1 January 3, 2012 at 12:34am  Dance Classes! (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary)Listed by Academy of Dance November 29, 2011 at 12:23pm Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballet http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_ballet | Learn Another Sport Quick Info In Category: Dancing Pronounced: ba-ley dans-ing Active Listings: 105 10 Most Active States |
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